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News Politics Côte d’Ivoire: disciplinary measures shake up the PPA-CI ahead of congress By Staff Writer – May 14, 2026 0 43 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp The Parti des peuples africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) is facing internal turbulence as it approaches its first ordinary congress, scheduled for May 14–15, 2026 in Abidjan. In an official statement released […]
U.S. visa entry rules for Senegalese fans relaxed before 2026 World Cup American authorities have just announced a significant easing of visa requirements for Senegalese supporters planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This policy shift eliminates the previously mandatory financial guarantees that had created substantial barriers for fans eager to witness the tournament. […]
The security landscape in Mali is undergoing a swift and deeply concerning decline. Amid coordinated offensives by various jihadist groups and the escalating separatist movements in the country’s north, the Malian state now finds itself confronting immense, multi-pronged strategic pressure. However, beneath this visible instability, a more fundamental transformation is taking hold. While less dramatic […]
In Chad, the imposition of eight-year prison sentences on eight prominent figures from the Group of Concertation of Political Actors (GCAP) has ignited a significant political controversy. Five days following the verdict, Hissein Abdoulaye, the spokesperson for the opposition coalition, broke his silence to vehemently condemn what he characterizes as a deliberate effort by […]
A recent comprehensive assessment of women’s economic rights in Africa reveals a varied landscape, with some nations making significant strides while Chad continues to face considerable hurdles. Positioned 36th among 54 African economies, Chad recorded a score of 51.40 out of 100. This places the nation just behind Burundi, which secured the 35th spot with […]
Appels sur l’actualité VOS RÉACTIONS – Côte d’Ivoire : la dissolution de la CEI marque-t-elle la fin des crispations politiques? A significant chapter concludes in Côte d’Ivoire. The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), which has organized and overseen national elections for a quarter-century, has officially been dissolved. This institution faced persistent challenges and criticism from opposition […]
Niger is grappling with a profound forced displacement crisis, impacting over a million individuals. A substantial portion comprises internally displaced persons (IDPs), primarily concentrated in two southern regions besieged by terrorist group activities. The remainder are refugees and asylum seekers, all in urgent need of assistance within what is described as a “complex” operational environment. […]
With Tabaski just around the corner, Côte d’Ivoire’s National Council for Fighting High Prices (CNLVC) is rolling out a bold plan to stabilize sheep prices by ramping up domestic production. Under the Ministry of Trade’s oversight, the initiative aims to meet the surge in demand during one of the country’s busiest commercial periods, when tens […]
Algerian Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellaoui, commenced a two-day working visit to the Republic of Chad on Wednesday. Leading a high-level delegation, the minister’s agenda focuses on exploring strategies to implement joint infrastructure initiatives, particularly the vital Trans-Saharan Road project. This significant visit directly follows directives from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune […]
Mali: what future for the Jnim-FLA coalition? The evolving partnership between the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (Jnim) and the Front de Libération du Azawad (FLA) is reshaping the security landscape in Mali. As these two factions deepen their collaboration, analysts and policymakers are closely examining the potential consequences for regional stability and the broader […]
A critical question echoes across the nation: how far will the wave of cyberattacks against the Senegalese state extend? Following incursions into the tax website in October and the national identity card department in January, the Public Treasury has now become the latest target for malicious actors. This marks a concerning pattern of vulnerability for […]
PolitiqueAfrique Émission spéciale sur le Mali à la recherche de la paix PolitiqueAfrique Mali’s stability hangs precariously as armed group attacks intensify, plunging the nation deeper into uncertainty. The urgent questions remain: how can this deadlock be broken, and how can intercommunal harmony, fragile after years of crisis, be restored? Mali finds itself entrapped in […]